Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics
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Articles and Events
Protecting Against Genetic Discrimination in Illinois
Effective this year, a new state law prevents direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies like 23andMe and Ancestry from sharing Illinoisans’
Rare Disease Day and Jewish Genetic Disorders
By Carol Guzman This year, Rare Disease Day falls on the rarest day on the calendar: Feb. 29. Rare Disease
Engaged? Jewish Traditions Before a Wedding
By Carol Guzman Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days to get engaged. Perhaps,





